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Learning disabilities

Also known as:
Dyslexia

Learning disabilities are disorders of the basic processes involved in understanding or using the spoken or written language. They can cause difficulty with listening, speaking, reading, writing, spelling or doing math calculations.

Learning disabilities are distinct from learning difficulties that are a result of visual, motor or hearing problems, or that are associated with mental retardation, emotional disturbance, or environmental, cultural or economic disadvantage.

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